How to read a volvo md1 dipstick?

[carl170]

Hi. Following the saga of getting the right oil for my md1, I have today tried to change it.

I used the oil suction device I bought and after removing the dipstick housing managed only to get out 600 ml approx of filthy black oil. The dipstick showed no oil, so poured in about 1.2 litres of new oil. When I checked the level again, it was topped up, but the oil was filthy again.

I am now looking at the dipstick level and am slightly confused. You have to unscrew the dipstick to lift it out and am not sure if you wipe it and screw it back in, then back out to read it, or do you just push it down and then lift it out. The level seems right if I just drop it back, but is over the max line if I screw it back down and then out again.

Hope this makes sense!

Regards

Carl

 

[sailorman]

there a drain plug in the sump

 

[pvb]

You have to unscrew the dipstick to lift it out and am not sure if you wipe it and screw it back in, then back out to read it, or do you just push it down and then lift it out. The level seems right if I just drop it back, but is over the max line if I screw it back down and then out again.

You don't screw it back in when checking the level.

 

[scottie]

Not the answer you are looking for but it may be worth removing the crankcase door and scooping the mud out of the crankcase if it had not been done recently

 

[macd]

You don't screw it back in when checking the level.

+1
Numerous past posts on same subject.

 

[ghostlymoron]

Before you take off any access panels, make sure you can get a new gasket. Some of them are un-obtainable.
The problem with sucking used oil out through the dip stick hole is that there is always some left in the bottom. As someone has said, there is a sump drain which is a better means of draining the oil if you can get at it (I can't). You could increase the frequency of oil changes which would dilute the sludge over time.

 

[sailorman]

Before you take off any access panels, make sure you can get a new gasket. Some of them are obtainable.
The problem with sucking used oil out through the dip stick hole is that there is always some left in the bottom. As someone has said, there is a sump drain which is a better means of draining the oil if you can get at it (I can't). You could increase the frequency of oil changes which would dilute the sludge over time.

Then add the correct amount of oil as per the manual, run the engine, then check & note the level without screwing the dipstick home. Job done

 

[VicS]

Then add the correct amount of oil as per the manual, run the engine, then check & note the level without screwing the dipstick home. Job done

No. Then check and adjust to the correct level after standing for a few minutes without screwing the dipstick home

 

[sailorman]

No. Then check and adjust to the correct level after standing for a few minutes without screwing the dipstick home

Ok Ok